/tags/fraud fraud en-US WLRN Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /business/2023-11-23/how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-holiday-shopping-fraud As you start to gear up for the holidays — whether by shopping or donating — it can be all too easy to fall vulnerable to potential scammers. Here's how to navigate and avoid them. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /business/2023-11-23/how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-holiday-shopping-fraud Ammy Sanchez /government-politics/2023-09-22/former-ceo-of-floridas-domestic-violence-coalition-faces-felony-charges In 2021, Tiffany Carr agreed to pay millions to settle lawsuits centered on the state’s attempt to claw back “exorbitant” compensation paid to coalition leaders. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-22/former-ceo-of-floridas-domestic-violence-coalition-faces-felony-charges The News Service of Florida /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-sponsor-of-a-controversial-florida-dont-say-gay-law-faces-up-to-35-years-in-prison Republican Rep. Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-03-22/the-sponsor-of-a-controversial-florida-dont-say-gay-law-faces-up-to-35-years-in-prison Associated Press /health/2023-01-27/25-people-in-florida-are-charged-with-a-scheme-to-get-fake-nursing-diplomas The defendants allegedly took part in a scam that sold more than 7,600 fraudulent nursing degree diplomas from three Florida-based nursing schools, according to recently unsealed federal indictments. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:30:00 GMT /health/2023-01-27/25-people-in-florida-are-charged-with-a-scheme-to-get-fake-nursing-diplomas The Associated Press /law/2023-01-27/theres-no-whiskey-in-bottles-of-fireball-cinnamon-so-customers-are-suing-for-fraud Customers began wondering why small bottles of Fireball Cinnamon were being sold in places that typically don't sell liquor in many states, such as gas stations and grocery stores. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT /law/2023-01-27/theres-no-whiskey-in-bottles-of-fireball-cinnamon-so-customers-are-suing-for-fraud Ayana Archie /caribbean/2023-01-20/jamaica-under-scrutiny-for-fraud-scandal-that-hit-usain-bolt An investigation into a private investment firm in Jamaica where $12.7 million belonging to sprinter Usain Bolt has led to one of the largest fraud scandals to hit the Caribbean island. One top official has been forced to resign. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:00:00 GMT /caribbean/2023-01-20/jamaica-under-scrutiny-for-fraud-scandal-that-hit-usain-bolt Danica Coto /news/2023-01-09/how-the-paycheck-protection-program-went-from-good-intentions-to-a-huge-free-for-all An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /news/2023-01-09/how-the-paycheck-protection-program-went-from-good-intentions-to-a-huge-free-for-all Sacha Pfeiffer, Austin Fast /news/2022-12-09/dont-say-gay-florida-lawmaker-resigns-amid-fraud-charges A Florida lawmaker who sponsored a controversial measure that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law has resigned his seat after being indicted on a fraud charge. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:30:00 GMT /news/2022-12-09/dont-say-gay-florida-lawmaker-resigns-amid-fraud-charges The Associated Press /news/2022-12-08/ramesh-sunny-balwani-is-sentenced-to-nearly-13-years-for-his-role-in-theranos-fraud A jury found Elizabeth Holmes' former business and romantic partner guilty in July on all 12 felony counts of defrauding Theranos investors and the patients that used the company's faulty blood tests. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-12-08/ramesh-sunny-balwani-is-sentenced-to-nearly-13-years-for-his-role-in-theranos-fraud Jaclyn Diaz /news/2022-12-08/dont-say-gay-florida-lawmaker-indicted-on-fraud-charges The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-12-08/dont-say-gay-florida-lawmaker-indicted-on-fraud-charges Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press